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Editor Biographies, Fall 2024

Lisé Badeaux Lisé Badeaux Editor/Writer Hometown: Vestavia Hills, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations/Communication Studies Academic Achievements: President’s List (x4) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Employee Engagement and Communications Call Center Intern at Protective Life Insurance Community Service: Make-a-Wish, Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama Organization Membership: University of Alabama EcoCAR, Chi

Editor Biographies, Spring 2024

Alexis Anderson Alexis Anderson Editor/Writer Hometown: Honaker, Virginia Major/Minor: Public Relations/Management Communications Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2022) and Dean’s List (Fall 2021-Present) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Marketing Intern for Adapted Athletics (Fall 2023-Present) and Field Sales Representative for TTI (starting Summer 2024) Community Service: Coach for Little League

PR Gets a Voice: The Plank Center Launches “Talking Points” Podcast

PR Gets a Voice: The Plank Center Launches “Talking Points” Podcast

  Published on May 7, 2024, 3:56 p.m.by Stephanie Smith and Meg Fullen. Podcasts have surged in popularity over the past few years, with more than 460 million listeners worldwide. With podcasts emerging from established public relations groups like PRSSA and PRWeek, they provide practitioners with an effective way to

Coachella Influencer Olympics

Coachella Influencer Olympics

Published on April 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.by Meg Fullen. Coachella, the iconic music and arts festival held annually in California, has become more than just a gathering for music enthusiasts. Over the past years, Coachella has employed strategic public relations strategies to cultivate a unique brand image and

The Ethics of Parasocial Relationships in the Digital Age

The Ethics of Parasocial Relationships in the Digital Age

Published on April 9, 2024, 11:15 a.m. by Meg Fullen. In the ever-changing world of digital media, the landscape of social interaction has expanded. Parasocial relationships have become increasingly prevalent through the increase of social media platforms. These platforms give influencers, brands and celebrities a

Media Blitz: The Changing Media Culture in College Football

Media Blitz: The Changing Media Culture in College Football

Published on March 4, 2024, 4:34 p.m.by Meg Fullen. College football holds a special place in sporting fans’ hearts through the legacy of intensity and competition passed on since 1869. Throughout the last decade, college football fans find themselves saying goodbye to old traditions and transitioning

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